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DID NOT FINISH: 3%

The authors choice of words was too annoying for me, even thought the topic is interesting, phrases like 'uncivilised men' just don't sit well with me. 
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Good book on why things work the way they do. Basic physics / mechanics and quite accessible. I quite like the humorous writing style, and have learned something each read. Well worth your time.

Not damning with faint praise, but this is just right for me trying to sleep - interesting enough to engage, not so gripping that I haven't had the kindle fall on my face halfway into my second chapter of the night. Luckily it's light, otherwise I'd be wearing bruises.

Delightful. Need to read through the casual -isms of the time, unfortunately.
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